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Three Times Peter Said No

Gethsemane and Peter's Denial

Day 164of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Peter denied knowing Jesus three times

2

Recognize the importance of being honest about faith

3

Learn that God offers forgiveness even when we make mistakes

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 26:69-75

“Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a servant girl came to him, saying, 'You were also with Jesus, the Galilean.' But he denied it before them all, saying, 'I don't know what you are talking about.'”

— Matthew 26:69-75 (WEB)

Demonstrates human weakness and the need for God's grace

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Rooster cutout
  • Tear drop stickers
  • Pencils
  • BibleMouse Story Cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about a time when Peter was afraid and made a big mistake

💭 Review Question: What promise did Peter make to Jesus yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Storytelling of Peter's denial, using gentle and age-appropriate language

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Peter was scared when Jesus was arrested
  • He was asked three times if he knew Jesus
  • Each time, Peter said 'No, I don't know Him'
  • A rooster crowed, just like Jesus said would happen
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever been afraid to tell someone about Jesus?
  • What can we do when we're scared?
3Activity: Rooster Denial Game (10 min)
interactive storytelling

Roleplay the scene of Peter's denial with child-friendly actions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Create three scenarios where Peter might be asked about Jesus
  2. Practice responding with courage
  3. Place a tear drop sticker when Peter says 'No'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use puppet to act out the story

Challenge: Write a short prayer about being brave

4Closing (3 min)

Remind children that God loves us even when we make mistakes

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
  • What happened after Peter denied Jesus?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave and love You always

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jesus forgives Peter

💎 Memory Verse

John 13:34

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

— John 13:34 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Friendship Chain: Write names of friends on paper links, connecting them to show how love connects us

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Peter's denial shows human weakness and God's grace

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle tone when discussing Peter's mistake
  • Emphasize God's forgiveness
  • Validate children's feelings about being scared
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel guilty about times they've been afraid

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of grace and forgiveness

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a rooster craft from the BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Draw a picture of Peter feeling sad
  • Practice telling a friend about Jesus

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